What is Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)? Complementary and alternative cancer treatments are often lumped together. But to a cancer specialist, there is a big difference.
Harry Houdini was renowned for his ability to hold his breath for three and a half minutes in the early 20 th century. Five years ago, his fellow illusionist David Blaine broke the world record for breath-holding with a total of 17 minutes and 4 seconds.acques Mayol may be the best empirical evidence for the advantages of breath-hold training. The Frenchman was the first freediver to reach 60 meters (197 feet), in 1966. Seventeen years later, at the age of 56, Mayol broke his own personal best by diving to 105 meters (344 feet).
Quick Answer. An orca, more commonly known as a killer whale, can hold its breath for about 20 minutes. This is the longest time any type of dolphin can hold its breathe. Continue Reading.